Medical use of Imatinib (1)

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Medical use of Imatinib
Imatinib 400 mg is an oral chemotherapy
medication. It acts by stopping the Bcr-Abl
tyrosine kinase. This can resist the growth or
outcomes in programmed cell death of certain
sorts of cancerous cells. Imatinib is introduced
in order to be used for the treatment of patients
with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML),
gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs), and a
number of other malignancies. In the year of
2006, the FDA extended the approved use to
include DFSP (Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans),
(Myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases
(MDS/MPD), Aggressive systemic mastocytosis
(ASM).
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How to Take Imatinib?
Imatinib 400 mg comes as a tablet to administer
by mouth. It is usually administered through a
meal and a large glass of water once/twice daily.
Take the pills of imatinib at around the same
time(s) each day. Follow the words of your
healthcare provider regarding your prescription.
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Price Storage

• The Imatinib price in India is quite reasonable.
  This medication is available at every WHO-GDP
  ISO certified wholesaler at the very best price.
• Keep imatinib tablets in a cool, dry place, away
  from the children and direct sunlight. Store it
  at room temperature.